Question

Solve the equation.
5/6 x-4 = -2

Answer 1

2 2/5

Explanation:

5/6 x-4 = -2

Add 4 to each side

5/6 x-4+4 = -2+4

5/6 x = 2

Multiply by 6/5 to isolate x

6/5 *5/6 x = 6/5 *2

x = 12/5

Changing this from an improper fraction

5 goes into 12 2 times with 2 left over

x = 2 2/5